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Month: December 2021

Album of the Week

Album of the Week: Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp | We’re OK. But We’re Lost Anyway

December 31, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

I enjoy heady music when there’s plenty of body mixed in.

HiFi Thoughts

A New Year’s Video Message

December 30, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

What better way to share a thought than to share a thought on video. So that’s what I’ve gone about doing.

HiFi News

AudioConLA 2022 Postponed (i.e. Cancelled)

December 28, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

No one wants to end the year on a wrong note, but 2021 is not letting us go gently into 2022.

Album of the Week

Album of the Week: Valentina Goncharova | Recordings 1987-1991 Vol. 2

December 24, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Some of my favorite outsider art was created by people on the inside.

HiFi Thoughts

Twittering Machines 2021: A Year In Pictures

December 22, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Looking back, something I try not to dwell on, can be informative when looking to grow. To move on. To move ahead.

In Barn for Review

In Barn for Review: Ideon Audio Ayazi mk2 DAC & 3R Master Time Black Star

December 20, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

I was impressed by what I heard and saw from Ideon Audio at the Capital Audiofest, so much so, that I asked for review samples of their Ayazi mk2 DAC and 3R Master Time Black Star USB-reclocker. And here we are.

HiFi News

TM December 2021 Video: Interview with John DeVore of DeVore Fidelity

December 18, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Our second monthly video for Patrons is live! and features John DeVore of DeVore Fidelity talking about his “The 20” 20th Anniversary speakers!

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#NewMusicFriday: December 17, 2021

December 17, 2021 Stephen Mejias

Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.

Album of the Week

Album of the Week: Mabe Fratti + Concepción Huerta | Estática

December 17, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

If you ever you meet someone who doesn’t at least like the cello, run.

HiFi

AURALiC Adds Amazon Music To Its Streaming Platform

December 17, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Amazon Music went all Hi-Res earlier this year, bringing lossless quality to the world outside audiophiledom. Today, AURALiC announced its support for Amazon Music Unlimited from within its Lightning DS app, expanding their streaming products reach.

HiFi Reviews

Review: AURALiC ALTAIR G1 Digital Audio Streamer

December 16, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

You can think of the ALTAIR G1 as a one-box solution for all of your streaming, serving, DAC and digital preamp needs. One and done.

Art&Culture

Brian Eno: Turntable, 2021

December 14, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Discrete, Ambient, Generative, Obscure, Light Boxes, and more. Brian Eno remains a creative force and his formidable powers went to work on a limited edition turntable.

In Barn for Review

In Barn for Review: Parasound JC 3+ Phono Preamplifier

December 13, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Imagine an audiophile game show and the clue is — “He designs phono stages”.

Art&Culture

Frida Kahlo: POSE at the Rose

December 11, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

I’ve made it a habit of doing two things before I travel — check for local concerts and check for local art exhibits.

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#NewMusicFriday: December 10, 2021

December 10, 2021 Stephen Mejias

Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.

Album of the Week

Album of the Week: Michael Hurley | The Time of the Foxgloves

December 10, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

There’s a lot to like, and more to love, about a new record from Michael Hurley.

HiFi Thoughts

Listening Anew

December 9, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Road Tours, like my recent trip to Goodwins High End, can be intense.

Road Tours

Road Tour: Rockport Technologies Speakers at Goodwins High End

December 7, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

I have a Big HiFi Secret, two actually, and I’m ready to spill the beans.

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#NewMusicFriday: December 3, 2021

December 3, 2021 Stephen Mejias

Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.

Album of the Week

Album of the Week: Akira Rabelais | À la recherche du temps perdu

December 3, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Memory is life’s best editor.

In Barn for Review

In Barn for Review: Fern & Roby Raven III

December 2, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Feeling single? The recently released Fern & Roby Raven III use a single driver, one in each speaker, housed in a solid walnut cabinet with a black Richlite front baffle to produce music.

HiFi News

YG Acoustics Gets Active With Vantage Live System

December 2, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

The new Vantage Live from YG Acoustics places amplification and D/A conversion inside the speakers for an all-in-one active system.

HiFi News

It’s A Wrap! The Inaugural Twittering Machines Video Is Live!

December 1, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

That’s right — action, adventure, love, loss and high jinks on the high seas! OK, not really but I do talk about some gear I love and why I love it.

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